© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
1 Patacão - João III Goa ND
| Silver | 23 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | João III (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1521-1557 |
| Value | 1 Patacão = 1 Pardau= 360 Reais |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
S-T = Saint Tomé
Lettering: S - T
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might not be 100% correctInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Patacão - João III (Goa) ND (1521-1557) coin from Portuguese India is that it was used as a form of currency in the Portuguese colonies in India, specifically in the region of Goa, during the 16th century. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not minted by the Portuguese government but rather by local merchants, which is evident from the absence of any official mint marks or symbols on the coin. This highlights the interesting historical fact that local merchants played a significant role in the monetary system of the Portuguese colonies in India during that time period.
